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New Releases May 19: Grant Park Orchestra, Behzod Abduraimov, and more

The first release from Grant Park Orchestra in 15 years, plus new music from Behzod Abduraimov, Idith Meshulam Korman, and more.

Oliver CamachoFebruary 24, 2026

New Releases Feb 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 20, 2026

Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 17, 2026

Chicago Celebrates the Year of the Horse

New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers

Oliver CamachoMarch 24, 2026

Wrapping up women’s history month with a handful of albums that highlight women composers and performers.

The Fantasy of Madama Butterfly

Adela SkowronskiMarch 19, 2026

Matthew Ozawa spoke with WFMT about how virtual reality – paired with a deep love of the genre – might help audiences see one of opera's biggest works in a new light.

Playlists

Playlist: Classical Music for Chores

Classical Music-Loving Animals to Bring a Smile to Your Face

A young Lili Boulanger sits at the organ

Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger

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Playlist: Classical Music for Beach Days

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New Releases Feb 10: Revisiting

Oliver CamachoFebruary 10, 2026

Albums that renew music of the past, from the practice of compline to one of the oldest operas by a Black American composer.

2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 4, 2026

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.

cecilia bartoli new artistic director monte carlo opera

Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 3, 2026

Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff